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C1/C2 Prepositions

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  • Given the choice, I will always opt __ a cash prize instead of an object.
    FOR
  • Some people simply cannot distinguish good __ bad, or friend __ foe.
    FROM
  • I arrived in time for check-in completely __ __ breath
    OUT OF
  • I find his arrogance __ belief.
    BEYOND
  • The film consists __ nothing but car chases.
    OF
  • A sensible diet will safeguard __ disease.
    AGAINST
  • At the end of the magic trick, he was supposed to vanish __ thin air. // vanish __ sight
    INTO // FROM
  • His theory has proven to be deficient __ several respects.
    IN
  • From beginning to end, the airlift was fraught __ risks.
    WITH
  • I'd like to exchange/swap/substitute/trade this computer __ a newer model.
    FOR
  • I long __ an extended holiday, somewhere exotic and remote.
    FOR
  • The driver of the van was found to be __ fault.
    AT
  • I must advise __ making a rash decision at such an inopportune time as this.
    AGAINST
  • There are those of us who delight / revel __ the misfortune of others.
    IN
  • I wonder why people keep blaming me __ what happened
    FOR
  • He seems impervious __ all forms of criticism - it's like water __a duck's back.
    TO // OFF
  • This music is reminiscent __ that of Hendrix.
    OF
  • He was subjected __ fierce interrogation.
    TO
  • Despite the artist's commercial success, he still yearns __ critical approval.
    FOR
  • You seem to be labouring __ the misapprehension/delusion that your work was __ par with our demands.
    UNDER // ON
  • It is primarily its greater size that distinguishes the raven __ the common crow.
    FROM
  • He claims to have been framed and unjustly accused __ fraud.
    OF
  • Few people emerged unscathed __ the wreckage.
    FROM
  • Deemed a danger to the current political regime, he was deprived __ his freedom and locked __
    OF // UP
  • He has always had a taste __ fine cuisine and a constant craving __ attention.
    FOR (x2)